NorthEast United FC vs Punjab FC, Indian Super League 2023-2024, Today Match Prediction

NorthEast United FC vs Punjab FC Match Prediction & Analysis

A very entertaining NorthEast United outfit will take on Punjab in a bid to make the most of their offensive form and get much-needed three points at home.

The Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati will be the destination for this match. NorthEast United have been scoring goals for fun, and both teams will be keen to get three points and step closer towards the top six.

TEAMS PREVIEW

NorthEast United FC Preview

Reasons to be cheerful

•  NorthEast United have scored 11 goals in the last six games

•  Parthib Gogoi has returned to scoring ways

Reasons to be fearful

•  The team have failed to hold onto a lead in two of the last three games

•  NorthEast United have conceded 10 goals in the last six matches

NorthEast United still find themselves outside the top six positions despite having scored close to 2 goals per game on average in the last six matches. Especially in the last four games, NorthEast United have been able to hit two goals in each of the last four matches. However, Juan Pedro Benali’s team have struggled to keep things tight at the back. Too many defensive mistakes have led to the club taking only seven points from a possible 12.

Star man – Tom Juric

Tom Juric was not on the team sheet against Hyderabad but he is expected to be recalled for the upcoming match. The Australian is the top scorer for NorthEast United with five goals. He has also been scoring regularly in recent weeks.

Punjab FC Preview

Reasons to be cheerful

•    Punjab have scored 10 goals in the last six games
•    Madih Talal has been in exceptional form

Reasons to be fearful

•    The team has been defensively poor at home
•    Punjab have conceded over 2.5 goals in two of the last three

Punjab will be able to lift themselves away from the 11th place with a positive performance in the match against NorthEast United. Despite having managed three wins in the last five, Punjab are struggling near the foot of the table owing to a sudden blip in the matches against Jamshedpur and Mumbai City. Staikos Vergetis comes into the game with no injury concerns in the squad.

Star man – Madih Talal

Madih Talal has been a big creative influence for Punjab so far this season. The midfielder has come up with 17 appearances so far this season. He has directly been involved in 10 goals – six assists and four goals – so far this season. This includes goals in back-to-back matches.